Sooners Advance at Big 12's

COLUMBIA, Mo. The Oklahoma wrestling team opened the day winning five out of a possible six matches in the first round of the 2007 Big 12 Wrestling Championships in Columbia, Mo.

Brian Shelton won his opening round match at 133 pounds as he drew a forfeit from Mike Rowe of Nebraska.

Kyle Terry kept his streak of consecutive victories alive with his 141 pound victory over Ashtin Primus of Missouri. Terry defeated Primus by a decision of 7-0 in the first round.

Will Rowe defeated Newly Mcspadden of Oklahoma State at 157 pounds for the Sooners third victory of the morning. Rowe defeated McSpadden by a decision of 4-3.

Josh Hinton defeated Levi Wofford of Nebraska by one point at 184 pounds. Hinton took a 3-0 lead midway through the second period before Wofford scored three consecutive points in the third period. Hinton escaped with the one point victory as he had 1:48 advantage in riding time to take the match by a decision of 4-3.

Brad Farmer dominated the majority of his first round victory over Cameron Brwone of Nebraska at heavyweight. Farmer defeated Brwone by a decision of 9-5.

Semifinal matches begin at noon at the Hearnes Center.

Weight-By-Weight Results: Big 12 Championships First Round
133: Brian Shelton (OU) winner by forfeit.
141: Kyle Terry (OU) dec. Ashtin Primus (MU), 7-0
157: Will Rowe (OU) dec. Newly McSpadden (OSU), 4-3
165: Stephen Dwyer (NU) maj. dec. Shane Seibert (OU), 11-2
184: Josh Hinton (OU) dec. Levi Wofford (NU), 4-3
HWT: Brad Farmer (OU) dec. Cameron Browne (NU), 9-5

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